NSAID Drugs

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NSAIDs are drugs used to treat a number of conditions that cause pain and inflammation. This page on the eMedTV Web site covers specific uses of NSAIDs, their possible side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking these drugs.

Nausea, diarrhea, and gas are a few common NSAIDs side effects. This eMedTV page also covers serious side effects of NSAIDs (like chest pain and slurred speech) and explains that if you have any of these side effects, you should call 911 right away.

What are NSAIDs used for? This eMedTV resource discusses a number of uses for NSAIDS, including the treatment of painful menstrual periods and the temporary relief of fever. This page also lists some off-label NSAIDs uses, such as treating migraines.

Among the conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking NSAIDs are asthma and nasal polyps. This eMedTV page also lists other NSAIDs precautions and warnings, such as the risk of a heart attack or stroke in some people taking these drugs.

This eMedTV resource explains that if you're taking NSAIDs and pregnancy occurs, you should let your healthcare provider know. These drugs can potentially cause problems to an unborn child or complicate labor and delivery.

This eMedTV article provides a list of NSAIDs that may be prescribed or purchased over the counter. This page also lists some specific uses for these drugs, such as treating arthritis symptoms, painful menstrual periods, or pain following a procedure.